Friday, 1 November 2013

Five reads for November

This month, I'll be reading...

1. Mollie Makes

Above is a photograph of my latest Mollie Makes piece, beautifully illustrated by the super-talented Emma Block (who also took this pic). It's about the art of giving; a gentle reminder to look beyond consumerism this Christmas.

I don't, not naturally. But I'm making myself, what with all the research showing outdoor play to be hugely beneficial to kids. This handy book comes with 52 ideas for things to do with kids to help you discover the wonders of nature.

My friend Alice told me about this book; it was duly ordered and is providing exactly the right level of enchantment and horror for a six-year-old's bedtime story. Philip Pullman can do no wrong, can he?